Franklin County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Franklin County, Arkansas don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 196 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–5, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,843 customers (55.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, close to the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 55th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 114 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 144 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–5, 2021 | 5,843(55.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 22, 2021 | 3,843(36.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 7, 2020 | 3,752(35.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 7, 2020 | 2,660(25.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 15–17, 2022 | 2,576(24.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 81,038 | Not reporting | |
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 70,795 | Not reporting | |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 59,219 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arkansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Franklin County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–5, 2021. It peaked at 5,843 customers without power (55.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 196 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 114 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/franklin-county